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Boozer Not a Loser

A billionaire, he knew each wine by name Todd Worthington of inheritance fame Blindfolded he taste-tested Fans watched so interested Until a street boozer put him to shame Fred stumbled in, challenged Todd to a race Though Fred was not skilled in fine social grace Drank Todd under the table Todd out cold, Fred was able To acquire high society’s embrace Written June 18, 2011 for Francine’s “Bottle of Wine (Fruit of the vine, when...” contest”

Copyright © | Year Posted 2011




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Date: 7/23/2014 12:11:00 PM
revisiting my short list of favorites at lunch today! This is a great pull off of a double limerick! Awesome to hear of your travels C.D.! I am not big on whether or not people comment on the poems I post on here. What I do care about is the handful of good people who are online friends to me. Knowing you are all are happy and healthy is urgent. And reading the good poetry is nice for inspiration and relaxation.
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Date: 6/27/2011 11:46:00 AM
Congratulations on your win in Francine's "Bottle Of Wine" contest Carolyn. Love, Carol
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Date: 6/26/2011 10:22:00 AM
LOL, Many congrats on your three wins, Carolyn : ) I had no idea I was this far behind with the congrats...
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Date: 6/26/2011 4:27:00 AM
congratulations Carolyn on your fine poem and a right up there win where it belongs.
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Date: 6/25/2011 5:03:00 PM
Congrats..Sara
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Date: 6/25/2011 4:57:00 PM
Yes, I do recall this one and I'm glad to see it on the winner's list, Carolyn.Hope you are feeling well? Luv, andrea
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Date: 6/25/2011 4:20:00 PM
congrats on your 6th place win in the contest Carolyn, very witty entry, feel better soon
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Date: 6/25/2011 2:36:00 PM
pretty funny mental image! Congrad's Light & Love
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Date: 6/25/2011 9:34:00 AM
I love to see some of my favorite poets do so well in these contests. Congrats on the win. Mike
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Date: 6/25/2011 7:53:00 AM
Very cute! Congrats. on your win!!!!
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Date: 6/25/2011 3:41:00 AM
Loved your funny Limerick, Carolyn! Wish you best of luck in Francine's contest!...Have a nice weekend!...Love, Gert
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Date: 6/24/2011 6:53:00 AM
Enjoyed. Funny and very possible.
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Date: 6/23/2011 6:50:00 AM
This is too cute. Could see them at their little contest. Puts me in mind of the movie,"The Jerk". Loved this. God B;ess, JB
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Date: 6/23/2011 5:08:00 AM
Carolyn, I'm not familiar with the name if real, Not much on the social graces myself :) but have partaken in some of those races ...and when I came out from under the table ..I don;t recall ever being embraced by high society .. lol Cool Limerick - reminds me of the country song with the words, "I've got friends in low places where the whiskey drowns and the beer chases.. my blues away.." Thanks for the entertainment this am before I'm off to work and thanks for your always welcome comments.;)
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Date: 6/23/2011 5:08:00 AM
Carolyn, I'm not familiar with the name if real, Not much on the social graces myself :) but have partaken in some of those races ...and when I came out from under the table ..I don;t recall ever being embraced by high society .. lol Cool Limerick - reminds me of the country song with the words, "I've got friends in low places where the whiskey drowns and the beer chases.. my blues away.." Thanks for the entertainment this am before I'm off to work and thanks for your always welcome comments.;)
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Date: 6/22/2011 5:15:00 PM
Funny and clever, my fingers crossed for a big win for you!
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Date: 6/21/2011 6:49:00 AM
Enjoyed this fine one for this contest. Quite a booze here and kudos to Fred joining the elite with his extraordinary skill..Good luck for this one too.love to you...
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Date: 6/20/2011 4:14:00 PM
Love the witty write~ lol ///Thanks for your comment....,-) I was on my way to write a piece for your contest this morning...FILLED..I swear you had 10 spots left last night !!!???? DARN~God bless...^Rick
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Date: 6/20/2011 3:44:00 PM
LOL ..an interesting occurance! one wonders why anyone would want to win that contest?? BIG hugs so good to hear from YOU! Light & Love
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Date: 6/20/2011 3:42:00 PM
Wonderful limerick, best of luck in the contest and I want to thank you so much for my placement in the Ghost contest, I am very honored~~
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Date: 6/20/2011 2:59:00 PM
Got a chuckle out of this one..Good luck in the contest..Reads like a winner to me..Thanks for stopping by and commenting on my work about "Mentally Decompensated"...I talked to Cody this afternoon and he seemed fine..He was upbeat, carrying on a normal conversation..Sara
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Date: 6/20/2011 10:09:00 AM
Class thoughts, practical and real. So nice of you written.
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Date: 6/19/2011 11:25:00 PM
sparkling limerick, carols! i love the race; sadly am allergic to alcohol...now we know there so many better than us... winning's best to you! :) huggggs, nette
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Date: 6/19/2011 9:00:00 PM
Great double limerick. I can just hear Jimmy Gilmer and the Fireballs singing that classic ditty of yesteryear.
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Date: 6/19/2011 4:33:00 PM
alcohol the great equalizer
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